Projects

In Ljungby and Alvesta, more than 27,000 households now sort their waste into colour-coded bags, which are processed at a modern optical sorting facility. Food waste is converted into biogas and biofertiliser, while the other fractions are recycled for a more sustainable society.

The commitment to sustainability and achieving the “zero emissions” goal by 2030 is the starting point and basis for the Envac system installed at Venice Marco Polo Airport. As the number of travellers, goods and services at airports increases, efficient waste management becomes essential for logistical, environmental and safety reasons.

In Aalborg, ~224,000 residents sort their waste into coloured bags, which are processed at Denmark’s first optical sorting facility. The solution makes things easier for households and more cost-effective for the municipality, while also reducing environmental impact.

The Limburg Optimo Sorting Facility was launched in 2022 and services 32 municipalities, enabling smarter sorting for more than 300 000 households. The facility sorts 5 different fractions: food waste, garden waste, textile waste, residual waste and plastic/metal packaging. The facility is built to be flexible and has the option to add 2 more fractions in the future.

At Doha’s state-of-the-art Hamad International Airport, there are five pneumatic waste collection systems that gather kitchen waste from Qatar Airlines Flight Catering, and six systems that collect mixed waste generated within the terminal building. Envac designed, built, operates, and maintains all eleven systems.

Flexible healthcare facilities for modern, high-quality care centrally located in Stockholm.

One of the most notable measures adopted by the hospital is the installation of Envac’s automatic waste collection system. The system is designed to collect four different waste streams: paper, confidential paper, residual, and plastic.

Nestled in the stunning natural beauty of Norway, the city of Trondheim seamlessly blends cultural richness and architectural elegance. Trondheim’s commitment to sustainability is exemplified by its innovative waste management solutions.

H Firsitier I’Park in Gangnam, Seoul is a prestigious project of 74 buildings, ranging from 4 to 35 floors. The installation of the Envac system has created a clean environment. Gangnam is a centre of prosperity and business activity with remarkable development. The project is on a 399,741.70 sqm site with amenities like a fitness centre, swimming pool, daycare centre, and 12,000 sqm central park.

Karla Tower – the tallest building in the Nordics chooses a smart waste collection system from Envac to easily solve waste management and avoid heavy waste collection traffic.

By making waste collection one of the key environmental stands of Barking Riverside London, we ensure that waste collection will operate sustainably and effectively, reduce carbon emissions, increase the traffic safety aspects, and create a clean, green and pleasant living environment. 460 Envac waste inlets will replace 19 000 traditional bins along with UK’s first super shredder for cardboard.

Envac was selected as waste collection technology partner in order to share the skills, knowledge and expertise gained through being a part of one of Stockholm’s most high-profile developments to date, Stockholm Royal Seaport – Sweden’s blueprint for sustainable development.

Envac Finland has introduced an enhanced waste disposal system at The Bridge Hospital, which has resulted in improved safety and efficiency. The system covers general waste, soiled linen vertical shafts, and automated platform conveyors on every floor, reducing the need for staff and patients to transport waste through hallways and elevators.

Place Vendôme is committed to establishing an innovative and sustainable city aligned with Lusail’s broader vision. In pursuit of this goal, they have implemented a standalone pneumatic waste collection system (PWCS) to serve the mall’s waste management needs. The PWCS operates using a network of underground pipes to transport waste directly from the retail outlets and hotels to a central waste collection point.

25 years of Expo Park: From World Exposition to Modern Sustainable District

The UK’s first pneumatic waste collection system, saving space and boosting recycling rates.

The Jabal Omar Project is a significant urban development project in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, that aims to provide modern and comfortable accommodations for pilgrims visiting the Holy Mosque and the Kaaba.

Lusail City is Qatar’s new smart city. The Marina District is designed with sustainability in mind and features green spaces, sustainable building practices, and energy-efficient infrastructure.

The main reason for choosing optical sorting was that the system could be introduced so easily. Different coloured bags are disposed of in the same bins as before, and the same waste collection vehicles are used. Currently, six different fractions are being tested for residents.

Eskilstuna was early with household waste recycling. With the higher demands of The National Goals the municipality introduced optical sorting. Within only a few months the target of 50% sorted waste was accomplished.

The plant is sorting five fractions and it is combined with a pneumatic waste collection system.

Tianjin Eco-City is a groundbreaking development underpinned by visionary goals including a desire to create a city that is socially harmonious, environmentally friendly and resource efficient.

Beijing 301 hospital is known as one of the premier hospitals in China. Since 2009 two Envac systems solves the collection of general hospital waste and soiled linen. The systems are exclusively designed for Beijing 301 hospital. They are environmentally friendly, safe and hygienic.

Envac’s solutions have dramatically improved the hospital environment –
for patients, visitors and staff.

Envac has greatly reduced the labour intensity of local cleaning workers. It saves the work and cost of collecting waste layer by layer in the high-rise residential buildings.

Its predicted density, in parallel with governmental plans to make Sejong the country’s second largest administrative city after Seoul, led to the decision to integrate Envac’s system within the fabric of Sejong city’s urban infrastructure.

This is the first and only existing pneumatic system in New York City. Envac have also delivered systems to New Jersey and to the Disney World leisure complex in Orlando (Florida).

A pioneer in implementing pneumatic waste collection, Majadahonda City Council has five collection centres and exemplifies how to improve environmental quality and urban planning in cities.

Envac presents an inlet with weighing feature for the food waste, based on the concept of the “pay-as-you-throw” system and a contactless inlet with card access.

Suzhou Science and Technology City Hospital is a three-level general public hospital in Jiangsu province integrating medical treatment, medical teaching, scientific research and translational medicine.

Envac helped Beijing’s Tongzhou New Town on the way to achieving the region’s goal of better air quality by reducing the number of waste collection vehicle on the streets.

During the summer, when this popular tourist spot is crowded 24/7, the system transports approx. 60 tonnes of waste per week without any vehicle having to drive into the crowds to get it out of the area.

After an environmental programme was drawn up for Hammarby, including rigorous sustainability targets and the most innovative environmental solutions as part of what would later become known as the ‘Hammarby Model’, Envac was appointed to demonstrate the value that pneumatic waste collection add to a contemporary urban environment.

Proud of its historical city center, with narrow streets and wooden buildings, Bergen has taken steps to safeguard its cultural heritage from fire. By opting for pipe-based waste collection instead of traditional bin-based collection, Bergen has become a global trailblazer.

Tianjin Eco-City is a groundbreaking development underpinned by visionary goals including a desire to create a city that is socially harmonious, environmentally friendly and resource efficient.

Envac was appointed as waste collection partner because of its strong record of adding technological and environmental value to the buildings and communities it serves.

The Envac system replaced 70-80 waste collection vehicles with an underground pipe network, supporting GIFT City’s traffic management plan while creating a blueprint for future-proofed waste collection in India.

Sorting Oslo is a waste collection project in Norway’s capital, using Envac’s pneumatic system to improve recycling efficiency. It supports Oslo’s environmental goals by enabling automated waste sorting. The system reduces carbon emissions and enhances urban sustainability.

Through RFID technology and the subsequent data gathered, residents know – and better understand – their waste footprint due to the feedback they receive. It also provides the municipalities with actionable insights.

Hermetically sealed steel waste inlets throughout the kitchen’s preparation area, dishwashing area and cleaning areas are connected to Envac’s state-of-the-art pneumatic waste removal system eliminating the need for unhygienic manual waste handling.

When Stora Ursvik, known as `Sundbyberg´s green corner’, decided to minimise traffic in the area they appointed Envac to build on its reputation as a “sopsugskommun” – a pneumatic waste collection municipality.

Envac is one of a number of select technologies to showcase Australia’s commitment to sustainable development and innovation that includes smart lighting, real time traffic management systems and high-speed fibre connections.